How Justice is Served, with Jed Kurzban
On “How Justice is Served,” author and attorney Jed Kurzban shares with fellow attorneys and anyone interested in communicating with people what he’s learned about preparing and trying a case. Communicating with a jury and winning your case is not about the money as much as it’s about getting justice and protecting your client.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 11 minutes
- Episodes
- 14
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2022
Meet Jed Kurzban
Who is Jed Kurzban? Why did he decide to become an attorney? Who does he help, and how does he evaluate their situation? Hear answers to these questions and more, in this first episode of the How Jus…
How to Build Your Case with a Persuasive Theme
How should you build and organize your client's case? How should you talk in the courtroom? (Hint: NOT like a lawyer.) How do you persuasively appeal to the jury? Answers to all these questions are f…
How to Create a "Case Story" the Jury Will Eat Up
The client in a lawsuit has a story. How do you take that story and frame it as a "Case Story" that the jury will understand and sympathize with? You also must be aware of "case rules" and know how t…
How to Adjust Your Case's Theme Dynamically
"Reptilian thinking" can be your enemy or your friend. You need to understand it if you want to interact with the jury well—especially when jury members form premature opinions. Plus, learn the "5 Co…
Do You Really Know Your Client?
Potential plaintiffs often ask "How much is my case worth?"—but profit should not be the firm's #1 focus. Jed shares the alternative focus in this episode. You'll also learn the top questions you sho…
Dealing with a "Grumpy Arms-Crossed Jury"
What do you do if the jury just doesn't want to listen to you? How can you bring in experts and counter attacks on their professional credibility? What "legal quicksand" must you avoid? Find answers …
Now You See Me: The Power of Exhibits
Visuals and props can connect you to the jury, if you use them right. Should you opt for high-tech visuals, or low-tech foam boards? How does color impact a jury's feelings? Also: Learn how to apply …
12 Angry Men? Selecting the Jury
How does jury selection work? When is "deselection" the right strategy for you to use? Why do jurors trust other jurors, and how can you use this to your advantage? Plus: Learn the "10 Commandments o…
The 10 Commandments of Damages
What are the 10 Commandments of Damages? You'll learn a ton in this episode, from "Present Your Rule Violation" (#2) to “Show That It’s Not the Same as Winning the Lotto” (#7).
How to Tell Your Story in Court
The "Rhythm Method" (no, not THAT Rhythm Method) is a highly effective way to tell your story. And you may not want to start at the beginning.... Plus, learn the "batting order" Jed uses to organize …
How to Deepen and Pre-Test Your Case Theme and Case Story
Without a "Deep Dive" your story will never reach its full persuasive power. And you don't just have to do the deep dive on your client, either.... Also: Learn how to reframe a case as more informati…
How to Create Your "Blow-Up File"
Every case you prepare needs to have a "blow-up file." When it's properly put together, this file ensures that your opponent's case gets blown up and yours does not! In this episode, learn how to fin…
Jurors Will Be Persuaded By...Who?
Remember this simple rule: "Jurors will be persuased by...." Who? Listen to find out!
Closing Is the Most Fun
What makes for a good closing argument? What does your client expect from you as you close their case? Plus: Hear about Jed's most successful closing argument.